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When Prince Edward Island celebrates the historic 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference you will want to be there. After all, it’s an island of poets and politicians, oyster shuckers and lobster suppers.

PEI was home to the historic Charlottetown Conference in 1864, a meeting of union-minded colonial representatives that set the stage for Canadian confederation. Ranked last year as the World’s Top Island in the US and Canada by Travel + Leisure magazine, don’t miss these top 10 PEI2014 attractions.

1) Whoop it up: PEI is the hot ticket for Canada Day celebrations on July 1. Join the day-long concert featuring Canadian artists from across the country serenading crowds on the Charlottetown waterfront.

2) Country music on the beach: The Cavendish Beach Music Festival in mid July will bring 30 of the world’s hottest names in country music to the coastal community.

7) Art on the town: Charlottetown’s outdoor public art festival Art in the Open will inspire visitors Aug. 23, along with Oh, Canada, an exhibition of works from 62 contemporary Canadian artists never before seen in one place.

8) Go tip-to-tip: Walk, run or bike from one end of the island to another (stopping for a bite and swim in a coastal town) as you explore the picturesque Confederation Trail.

9) Oyster shucking (just pluck then grill, deep fry, or sauté): The PEI International Shellfish Festival in September is known as the biggest kitchen party in Atlantic Canada. Join celebrity chefs, champion oyster shuckers, fiddle players and your new best friends.

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